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ID HJM010
JM
Status
2/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 created nationwide health plan requirements that do not accommodate religious or moral objections to specific coverage items or services.
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The Idaho Legislature asserts that the PPACA infringes on the rights of conscience of insurers, purchasers, health care providers, and other stakeholders by preventing them from declining coverage that conflicts with their beliefs.
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The memorial urges Congress to pass the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 (H.R. 1179, S. 1467) to amend the PPACA and protect health care stakeholders from penalties or discrimination.
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The proposed federal legislation would allow Americans to provide, purchase, and enroll in health coverage consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions without exclusion from health plans or other PPACA programs.
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The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to forward this memorial to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging Congress to pass the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 and allow Americans to retain the right to provide, purchase and enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions.
RESPECT FOR RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE ACT
Last Action
to St Aff
2/24/2012